Turbo Shells Are Great for Hermit Crabs Average Shell Opening is 1 to 1 1/2 inch

SEMANTICUS AFRICAN TURBO

The Semanticus African/South African Turban belongs to the gastropod group of shells. Gastropod is an animal bearing a head with tentacles and eyes, a foot and a one piece shell.

The Semanticus African, as with other Turbans are found in tropical seas.

The South African Top shell or Semanticus African is found off the tip of South Africa in offshore waters, mainly among stones.

This South African collector shell is heavy with distinguished markings. It is especially popular among collectors when polished down to its nacreous (inner shell known as the "Mother of Pearl". The Semanticus African Turban we are listing is polished.

HIGHLY POLISHED WITH BANDS OF POLISHED TO THE NACRE OR MOTHER OF PEARL

Description. These shells belong to the gastropod family of shells (animal/mollusk) living inside the shell creates a single shell. The shells are top shaped. Some are smooth, others highly ornamented with spines or flutings. The aperture is pearly.

Habitat. Most are found in warm tropical seas, near coral. The Jade Turbo ranges from the Indian Ocean east to the Northern shores of Australia.

Descriptions. As stated earlier Turban shells are gastropods. The Semanticus Turban shell is from South Africa. This shell has been thoroughly described earlier. The main difference is this shell has been dyed copper; whereas the Semanticus African Turban shell is polished with some nacre or mother of pearl showing.

Description. These are Gastropods. The shells have been polished to the inner shell nacre or mother of pearl. The Silver Band Green Polished Turbo have the same attributes as the previously described Turbos.

Habitat. Like other Turbos, they are found in the tropics. Their range is from the Indian Ocean east to the northern shores of Australia.

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One Silver Band Polished Green Turbo shells 2 to 2 7/8 inches or more, shell opening is about 1 inch......$1.15

Description. These are Gastropods. The shells have been polished to the inner shell nacre or mother of pearl. The Polished Silver Turbo shells have the same attributes as the previously described Turbos.

Habitat. Like other Turbos, they are found in the tropics. Their range is from the Indian Ocean east to the northern shores of Australia.

Description. Turbo shells belong to the gastropod family of shells (animal/mollusk) living inside the shell creates a single shell. These shells are top shaped. Some shells are smooth, others highly ornamented with spines or flutings. The aperture is pearly.

Habitat. Most are found in warm tropical seas, near coral. The Black Pica Turbo ranges from the Indian Ocean east to the Northern shores of Australia.

Description. Turbo shells belong to the gastropod family of shells (animal/mollusk) living inside the shell creates a single shell. These shells are top shaped. Some shells are smooth, others highly ornamented with spines or flutings. The aperture is pearly.

Habitat. Most are found in warm tropical seas, near coral. The Spotted Polished Turbo shell ranges from the Indian Ocean east to the Northern shores of Australia.

Description. Turbo shells belong to the gastropod family of shells (animal/mollusk) living inside the shell creates a single shell. These shells are top shaped. Some shells are smooth, others highly ornamented with spines or flutings. This shell has been polished to its inner shell, the nacre; sometimes referred to as the "mother of Pearl". The aperture is pearly.

Habitat. Most are found in warm tropical seas, near coral. The Silver Pica Polished Turbo ranges from the Indian Ocean east to the Northern shores of Australia.

Description. Turbo shells belong to the gastropod family of shells (animal/mollusk) living inside the shell creates a single shell. These shells are top shaped. Some shells are smooth, others highly ornamented with spines or flutings. This shell has been polished in such a way that spiraling bands of polished silver create designs on a polished jade back ground. The aperture is pearly.

Habitat. Most are found in warm tropical seas, near coral. The Jade Turbo shell ranges from the Indian Ocean east to the Northern shores of Australia.

Description. Turbo shells belong to the gastropod family of shells (animal/mollusk) living inside the shell creates a single shell. These shells are top shaped. Some shells are smooth, others highly ornamented with spines or flutings. This shell has been polished in such a way that spiraling bands of polished silver wrap around the shell. The aperture is pearly.

Habitat. Most are found in warm tropical seas, near coral. The Gold Mouth Turbo shell ranges from the Indian Ocean east to the Northern shores of Australia.

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One Banded Gold Mouth Turbo with spiraling stripes of silver, wrapping around the Gold Mouth shell approximately 2 inches, shell opening is about 1 inch...... .79

CAMMO TURBO SHELLS

Description. Turbo shells belong to the gastropod family of shells (animal/mollusk) living inside the shell creates a single shell. These shells are top shaped. Some shells are smooth, others highly ornamented with spines or flutings. This shell has unique color designs, that make it attractive to many shell collectors. The aperture is pearly.

Habitat. Most are found in warm tropical seas, near coral. The Cammo Turbo shell ranges from the Indian Ocean east to the Northern shores of Australia.

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One Cammo Turbo shell 3 1/4 inches or more, shell opening is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches......OUT OF STOCK

GOLD MOUTH TURBAN SHELLS (natural)

Description. Turbo shells belong to the gastropod family of shells (animal/mollusk) living inside the shell creates a single shell. These shells are top shaped. Some shells are smooth, others highly ornamented with spines or flutings. This shell has unique color designs, that make it attractive to many shell collectors. The aperture is pearly.

Habitat. Most are found in warm tropical seas, near coral. The Gold Mouth Turbo shell ranges from the Indian Ocean east to the Northern shores of Australia.

Description. Turbo shells belong to the gastropod family of shells (animal/mollusk) living inside the shell creates a single shell. These shells are top shaped. Some shells are smooth, others highly ornamented with spines or flutings. This shell has unique color designs, that make it attractive to many shell collectors. The aperture is pearly.

Habitat. Most are found in warm tropical seas, near coral. The Strawberry Top Turbo shell ranges from the Indian Ocean east to the Northern shores of Australia.

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One Strawberry Top Turban Shell approximately 1/2 inch, shell opening less than 1/2 inch...... .39

TURBO PETHOLATIS SHELL (natural)

This shell is often called the Tapestry Turban shell. It is a thick, heavy shell, glossy and completely smooth. The shell lip is usually yellow. Shell color and patterns differ with each shell. The Turbo Petholatis is often dark brown with darker bands, blotched and striped with white. Some shells are greenish yellow without a pattern. The outside of the operculum is bluish green at the center (often called the cats eye).

The Turbo Petholatis ranges from the Eastern Indian Ocean to the Northern coast of Australia. The Petholatis prefers tropical seas and seeks shallow reefs.

TURBO PETHOLATIS KNOWN AS THE TAPESTRY TURBAN SHELL

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One Tapestry Turban or Turbo Petholatis 5/8 to 2 inches (opening is about 1")...... OUT OF STOCK

Banded Pentholatus Shell

Pentholatus shells are native to Indo-Pacific region, which runs from the East African coast east to the northern shores of Australia/New Zealand. These shells are mostly found in shallow water near reefs. They are popular as hermit crab shells.

Pentholatus Shells are turbo shells. They are measured by taking a cloth ruler from the tip of the shell apex to the bottom of the aperture

Description. Turban shells belong to the gastropod family of shells (animal/mollusk) living inside the shell creates a single shell. These shells are top shaped. Some shells are smooth, others highly ornamented with spines or flutings. The aperture is pearly.

Habitat. Most are found in warm tropical seas, near coral. The Light Green Turbo ranges from the Indian Ocean east to the Northern shores of Australia.

Description. Turbo shells belong to the gastropod family of shells (animal/mollusk) living inside the shell creates a single shell. These shells are top shaped. Some shells are smooth, others highly ornamented with spines or flutings. This shell has unique color designs, that make it attractive to many shell collectors. The aperture is pearly.

Habitat. Most are found in warm tropical seas, near coral. The Grooved Turbo shell ranges from the Indian Ocean east to the Northern shores of Australia.